Pro-Life
Feminists
A Rising Movement Redefines Empowerment
In a surprising shift, a growing number of feminists are embracing pro-life positions, challenging long-held assumptions about reproductive rights and redefining what it means to advocate for women. This movement, often referred to as “pro-life feminism,” argues that supporting both women and unborn children aligns with the core principles of equality, empowerment, and justice.
When Good Intentions Miss the Mark — Bill A00914
When Good Intentions Miss the Mark and Insults the Medical Professionals: A Closer Look at Bill A00914Now passed into law, A00914 requires the New York Department of Health to evaluate and recommend “best practices” for maternal and birthing care, aiming to ensure...
Assembly Bill A01475
Assembly Bill A01475 Governor Hochul signed into law A01475 that will now mandate that hospitals collect specific details about a patient’s potential disability needs. On its face it seems like a good idea but it comes with significant downsides. While it allows...
The Protection of Women & Girls in Sports Act
The Protection ofWomen & Girls in Sports ActAs of Feb 26th the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025 (H.R. 28) has passed the House and is now awaiting consideration in the Senate. This bill seeks to amend Title IX to ensure that women’s and girls’...
Giant Step to Stop Sexually Violent Predators
Giant Step to Stop Sexually Violent PredatorsH.R. 779, the Stop Sexually Violent Predators Act has been introduced by Representative Darrell Issa to increase safeguards against convicted sexual predators. A cornerstone of the bill is mandatory state reporting. States...
A deep dive on ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION
excerpt from www.usa-advisory.comRestore America an in-depth look at ILLEGAL IMMIGRATIONwritten by Lt Col John F Vallone, USAF retNOTE: While illegal immigration has been a long-standing problem for the United States, the significance of that problem has become a critical issue within the past few...
China’s ownership of US farmlands
Part 1:Harvesting Control:China’s OwnershipPart 1: Harvesting Control:Why China’s Ownership of U.S. Farmland Should Alarm Every American Imagine this: sprawling acres of American farmland and prime real estate sitting just a stone’s throw from some of the most...
A botched execution lead to use of the electric chair
A botched execution lead to use of the electric chairPhoto by Ian WakefieldIn the annals of New York State's history, few tales are as chilling as the story of Roxalana "Roxana" Druse, the last woman hanged in the state. Her crime and the subsequent execution in 1887...
Should a Foreign Company Control Utility Providers?
Should a Foreign Company Control One of New York’s Largest Utility Providers? New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG) has powered homes and businesses for decades. But in recent years, it’s been making headlines for all the wrong reasons—massive rate hikes,...
Dissection of Gov. Hochul’s State of the State Address – Part 2
Dissection of Gov. Hochul's State of the State Address - Part 2 On page 16 Governor Hochul State of the State Address stated "Slash Middle-Class Taxes Up to Five Percent, Reaching 67-Year Lows The dollar doesn’t stretch as far as it used to, which is why Governor...
The Threat – Mandatory Modifications for Vintage Cars
A Threat to History on Wheels: Why Mandatory Modifications to Vintage Cars Could Be DevastatingImagine the polished chrome of a 1940s Ford Deluxe, the stunning curves of a 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air, or the quirky charm of a Volkswagen Type 2 camper, famous for its...
President Trump’s Strategy to Strengthen New York
Defunding Sanctuary Jurisdictions: President Trump’s Strategy to Strengthen New York President Donald Trump’s recent push to defund sanctuary jurisdictions is a decisive move that could reshape New York State’s financial and public safety landscape. By ordering a...
The History of New York’s Equal Rights Amendment
ERA Explainer Series: The History of New York’sEqual Rights Amendment By: Dr. Daniel N. Clay, J.D., LL.M., M.S.C.J.S., J.S.D.Legal Scholar, Educator, Author, and Advisorhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/danielnclay/New York State’s Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) marks a...
Be Present,
Be Accountable:
Lead by Example
Attendance equals accountability. And yet we find that some in the Senate and Assembly are being excused at a rate not heard of in the private sector. According to the records we tallied the below Assembly members top those with the highest “excused rates” last year. Informed NY will be highlighting the Senate in our next issue as well as continuing to monitor attendance because lawmakers must be in attendance to effectively fulfill their duties to actively advocate for their districts.
- Daniel O’Donnell – Democrat 24%
- Nikki Lucas – Democrat 21%
- Inez Dickens – Democrat 17%
- Andrew Hevesi – Democrat 15%
- Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn
Democrat 14% - Chantel Jackson – Democrat 12%
- Ron Kim – Democrat 11%
- Amanda Septimo – Democrat 11%
- Helene Weinstein – Democrat 9%
- Emily Gallagher – Democrat 8%
Out-of-state bills to consider
NH HB 1308 Protect the Hares
HB 1308 was introduced to prohibit the capture, possession, and propagation of hares and rabbits...
Is sexual reassignment a form of child abuse?
HB 1651-FN was legislation that was crafted to add sexual reassignment to the definition of child...
NH HOUSE BILL 65: Food Allergies
Are you one of the 32 million people in the United States that suffers from food allergies? If you...
NC Session Law 2021-146: On the job training for magistrates
We can all agree that magistrates should have training for their job. With that said Session Law...
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